·          EXECUTIVE RETURN COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY.

·          TICKETS INCLUDED FOR A VISIT TO THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

·          1 NIGHT ADDED VALUE DINNER BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT THE 4* DOUBLETREE BY HILTON / HEATHROW HOTEL

·          FREE TIME IN WINDSOR AND CENTRAL LONDON AT YOUR LEISURE

 Staying at the 4* DoubleTree by Hilton Heathrow Hotel

A warm welcome awaits you at this stylish contemporary hotel, comfortable and with a convenient location. 

Chelsea Flower Show Celebrating 100 years

During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, each one created with attention to detail by some of the world’s leading garden designers. Their ideas will provide you with lasting memories and endless inspiration whatever your budget. The smaller courtyard, chic and city gardens will inspire you with ideas that can fit into any sized plot.

The Great Pavilion will host thousands of fabulous flowers including new plants that have never been seen before.

And not forgetting the vast array of horticultural sundries, floral art demonstrations and the lifelong learning exhibits which all together make visiting Chelsea Flower Show a special occasion.

Visit the show and see the latest and greatest in gardening ideas and experience the wonder of the world’s most famous flower show.

DEPARTURE DATE:  SATURDAY 25^th MAY 2013   £169.00

“EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED”

ADDED VALUE DINNER INCLUDED ON THIS TOUR
1 NIGHT BED, BREAKFAST & EVENING MEAL STAYING AT A 4* HOLIDAY INN HEATHROW

QUALITY TICKETS INCLUDED FOR THE WEDNESDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF LES MISERABLES
The tale is “Les Misérables”, which has since become one of the most successful musical productions the world has ever seen. It comes from mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh, who helped adapt it from the original French musical alongside Trevor Nunn and John Caird, opening at the Barbican Theatre in London in 1985.
Seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe, it is still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 28th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.  Featuring the songs “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and “On My Own” – Les Misérables is the show of shows and is now a major movie.

QUALITY TICKETS INCLUDED FOR THE THURSDAY MATINEE OF PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The heart touching show of Phantom of the Opera is one of the best musicals and still rules the heart of theatre lovers. The story is set in the year 1905 with an auction held at the Opera de Paris. The vaults of theatre comprised of all the items to be sold. But, the major attraction is a gigantic chandelier during the auction. The auctioneer tells a haunting and strange tale of this magnificent chandelier.

DEPARTURE DATE: WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE 2013 £179.00

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS:                                                                                                                         

·          QUALITY TICKETS FOR THE SATURDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE OF “CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”

·          1 NIGHT BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT A 4 STAR CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL. 

·          FREE TIME IN CENTRAL LONDON AT YOUR LEISURE.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Everyone is familiar with the story of ”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. After all, it is a tale that has been told on many occasions, beginning with the novel by Roald Dahl and continuing with two movie adaptation starring Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp on respective occasions. Now a new versions of this classic tale will arrive on the stage of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Douglas Hodge following the footsteps of the names listed above as he takes on the role of the eccentric Willy Wonka. Charlie is the young boy who visits Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory when the latter hands out limited golden tickets in his chocolate bars. Charlie has wanted nothing more than to witness the goings-on behind those factory doors and when inside he is faced with magical contraptions, Oompa Loompas and, of course, a lot of sweets!

DEPARTURE DATE:     SATURDAY 8^th JUNE 2013   £169.00

QUALITY TICKETS FOR THE SATURDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE OF MAMMA MIA
1 NIGHT BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT A 4* CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL
ONE DAY IN CENTRAL LONDON AT YOUR LEISURE

MAMMA MIA Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!

A MOTHER, A DAUGHTER, 3 POSSIBLE DADS, AND A TRIP DOWN THE AISLE, YOU’LL NEVER FORGET

DEPARTURE DATE : SATURDAY 8th JUNE 2013 £169.00

1 NIGHT BED & BREAKFAST STAYING AT THE 4* HOLIDAY INN HEATHROW
FREE TIME IN WINDSOR
FREE TIME IN LONDON
QUALITY TICKETS INCLUDED FOR THE THURSDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE OF “BEATING RETREAT”
A MILITARY MUSIC SPECTACULAR INCLUDING THE CEREMONY OF THE BEATING RETREAT

On two successive evenings each year in June a magnificent pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. It is an unforgettable evening as 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting, a return to camp and the mounting of the guard for the night. Today, Beating Retreat, has become a major event in the Army’s ceremonial calendar, delivering an evening of spirited marches as well as poignant and evocative hymns and anthems of special significances to our fighting forces everywhere.
The salute is taken by Her Majesty The Queen or another member of The Royal Family.
The participants of Household Division Beating Retreat are drawn from the bands of the two Household Cavalry Regiments and the five Foot Guards Regiments which make up the Household Division. The Massed Bands of The Royal Marines have also been Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade approximately every three years since 1960 to celebrate the birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Captain General Royal Marines.

DEPARTURE DATE: THURSDAY 13th JUNE 2013 £139.00

Staying at a 4* London Heathrow area hotel Bed & English breakfast.

Royal Ascot is a unique event in the British social Calendar and a national institution that provides the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world. It is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a glorious setting – against the spectacular backdrop of top class thoroughbreds and world famous jockeys competing for some of the highest accolades in horseracing. Over 300,000 people make the annual visit to Berkshire during Royal Ascot week, making this Europe’s most popular race meeting.

Grandstand tickets included.

DEPARTURE DATE:  Saturday 22^nd June 2013   £159.00

·          1 NIGHT BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT A 4* CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL 

·          SUNDAY ENTRANCE TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE  The Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.  The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisiteexamples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture. 

·          AFTERNOON TEA AT THE REMBRANDT HOTEL

DEPARTURE DATE:  SATURDAY 3^rd AUGUST 2013   £159.00

“EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED  

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS:

 ·          1 NIGHT  DINNER BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT 4* MARRIOTT HEATHROW /   WINDSOR.

·          SATURDAY A 2HR WINDSOR RIVER CRUISE & FREE TIME IN WINDSOR Cruise through what is widely considered to be some of the most beautiful scenery on the Thames.

·          SUNDAY ENTRANCE TO THE TOWER OF LONDON: The White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. An iconic symbol of London and Britain. Be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, including the world’s most famous diamonds. You’ll find this amazing collection in the Jewel House. See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England’s kings. Join a Yeoman Warder tour (included in your admission ticket) and you’ll be entertained by tales from the Tower; pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a swagger and a smile! 

·          All admissions & fares are included

·          Added Value dinner included on this tour

Staying at the 4* Marriott  Heathrow / Windsor

The 4* Heathrow Windsor Marriott Hotel is a convenient and easy to find hotel from which to base yourself for exploring the local area. Royal Windsor is only 10 minutes away. In addition to Windsor Castle you can take a walk or cycle in The Great Park, enjoy a boat trip along The River Thames, admire the landscaped grounds at Savill Garden or soak up the buzz of Windsor Town Centre with its shops and bars. The city of London is also within easy reach. After a day of sightseeing, take a dip in the swimming pool, sauna or steam room.

DEPARTURE DATE:  SATURDAY 14^th SEPTEMBER  2013   £149.00

1 NIGHT BED & BREAKFAST STAYING AT A 4* CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL.
QUALITY TICKETS INCLUDED FOR THE SATURDAY MATINEE OF WE WILL ROCK YOU

WE WILL ROCK YOU

Classic rock anthems, pulsating rhythms, bizarre costumes and anarchic humour!  That is the best way to sum up We Will Rock You, a quirky yet spectacular musical which showcases the very best of legendary rock band Queen.
From its first beginnings, this show has grown to be one of the most popular musicals in the West End.  It features many of the greatest hits by Queen, in fact, more than 25 of their songs are used and these include such memorable hits as ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘I Want To Break Free’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and of course, ‘We Will Rock You’.
The setting for the musical is 300 years in the future.  Planet Earth has been renamed ‘Planet Mall’ and is ruled by the repressive Globalsoft Corporation.  The head of this totalitarian regime is the Killer Queen.  The regime has stifled personal freedom and individualism.  Conformity is the norm.  This is a planet in which there is no personal expression: every citizen looks the same, dresses the same and even thinks the same!  All forms of creative expression are banned which includes live music.  Only the official music, available as a download via the Corporation’s computers is allowed.  This is an age of manufactured music which is then played by boy / girl bands.  Innovation is banned.  Invention is banned.  Music is programmed and then played.

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2013 £149.00

SUNDAY EVENING CHRISTMAS MEDIEVAL BANQUET
1 NIGHT BED & ENGLISH BREAKFAST STAYING AT THE 4* GUOMAN TOWER LONDON HOTEL
ONE DAY IN CENTRAL LONDON AT YOUR LEISURE

The Banquet
A feast awaits you with unlimited beer and wine in King Henry’s Banqueting Halls.
The regal banquet takes place in the atmospheric vaulted cellars of Ivory House, St Katherine’s Dock, just a stone’s throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Accompanying King Henry VIII are fighting knights, strolling players and dancing wenches, providing a magical medieval pageant for your delight.
After the show, there is music and dancing, after which, you could take a two minute walk to Tower Bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of London by night.
Prepare to be swashed and buckled by our fiery knights, marvel at minstrels and raise your tankard and cry “Wassail!” to the lords and ladies of the dance as a medieval extravaganza unfurls before your eyes.
Your Medieval Banquet includes
Festive Banquet & Medieval Entertainment
Unlimited wine and beer with the meal
Evening starts at around 6pm and finishes around 11pm
Open bar, great music and dancing until late

Staying at the 4* Guoman Tower Hotel London has a sense of place and its own identity that sets it apart from other hotels near the River Thames. This imposing modern hotel near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London takes its name from two of the capital’s most celebrated and defining landmarks. And from here, you have uninterrupted views over both the River Thames, and 1000 years of British history.
The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous fortresses. London’s most dramatic open-air ice rink returns to the spectacular setting of the Tower of London. Located in the moat, the ice rink is set against the magnificent fortress battlements, providing a stunning setting for winter skating in the City.

DEPARTURE DATE: SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER 2013 £149.00